Dose of Nature was delighted to attend the 2025 Chimo Trust Summit earlier this month , a gathering that brought together all 17 of Chimo’s charity partners, alongside academics, funders, researchers and sector leaders working to improve mental health outcomes for young people. Hosted by the Chimo Trust, the summit focused on Enhanced Social Prescriptions—an area central to the work we do at Dose of Nature. The day was rich with learning and collaboration, featuring thought-provoking panel discussions, case studies from charity partners, and inspiring research presentations on evidencing impact. Our CEO and Founder, Dr Alison Greenwood, was invited to be one of the event’s speakers and to present Dose of Nature’s ‘Expansion Experience'. In true Dose of Nature style, she employed the branch of a tree to illustrate the different stages of our charity’s growth, using it as a vivid illustration of nature connection in action. It was inspiring to hear from a range of voices throughout the day, including a keynote from Professor Lord Richard Layard, whose lo ng-standing commitment to mental health and wellbeing is deeply respected across the sector. It was also wonderful to connect with so many brilliant and inspiring charities within the Chimo network—organisations we deeply admire and are proud to stand alongside. We are hugely grateful to Gavin White, Founder and CEO of The Chimo Trust, along with Chimo’s exceptional Trustees, for hosting such an inspiring summit, and for their continued support of our work with young people..

We’re thrilled to share that Dr Georgina Gould , Clinical Lead at Dose of Nature, recently spoke at the launch of TEDxRichmond , an inspiring new platform founded by Jessica Hume . The first-ever TEDxRichmond event took place at the beautiful Bingham Riverhouse , hosted by Bingham and organised by Jessica Hume. The theme, “Harmony,” brought together three charity leaders who shared how community connections can support the mental health and wellbeing of both young people and adults . This marks the beginning of a very exciting new chapter for Richmond, as TEDxRichmond begins its journey of spreading ideas and inspiration locally. The next TEDxRichmond event will take place in January at Petersham Nurseries , in partnership with Third Space London . Follow @tedxrichmond , @petershamnurseries , and @thirdspacelondon for updates on upcoming events. Find out more about the launch event here and see highlights on Instagram .  (Photos courtesy of Jessica Hume.)